Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman
Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is presented by The Mac Parkman Foundation
The mission of this show and the foundation is To serve as a source of information, resources, and communications to the community of parents, coaches/Athletic trainers, medical staff, and athletes that are affected by sports-related concussions and to raise awareness of the long-term implications of concussive and sub-concussive trauma to our children.
Broken Brains will also explore how Concussive Trauma impacts our Service Members and Veterans.
Join us every week as Bruce interviews leaders and experts in various Medical fields, as well as survivors of Concussive trauma.
Produced by Security Halt Media
Episodes
90 episodes
Bruce Parkman on The Truth About Helmets & Brain Injury in Contact Sports | Broken Brains Podcast
Bruce Parkman breaks down the limitations of helmets in contact sports and explains why they fail to prevent brain injury. This episode highlights the importance of understanding brain mechanics and improving safety practices.In This ...
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8:58
Tait Fletcher on Brain Injury, Mental Health & Recovery from Trauma | Broken Brains Podcast | EP 87
TaitFletcher joins Bruce Parkman to discuss the impact of traumatic brain injury, the hidden dangers of subconcussive trauma, and innovative approaches to healing and recovery.In This Episode, We Cover:Traumatic brain ...
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Season 2
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Episode 87
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1:01:25
Bruce Parkman on Preventing Brain Trauma and the Mission of the Mac Parkman Foundation
In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman discusses the mission and ongoing work of the Mac Parkman Foundation, an organization focused on preventing and treating repetitive brain trauma in sports and military service.Bruce outline...
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Season 2
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7:45
Tom Christian on Instrumented Mouth Guards and the Future of Brain Safety in Sports | Broken Brains Podcast | EP 86
In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman speaks with Tom Christian from HitIQ about the role of technology in improving athlete safety and monitoring head impacts in contact sports.HitIQ’s instrumented mouth guards collect real-ti...
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45:35
Bruce Parkman on Concussion Caps, Brain Health, and Protecting Kids in Contact Sports
Bruce Parkman on Concussion Caps and Brain Safety in Youth SportsIn this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman examines the effectiveness of concussion caps and other protective sports gear used in contact sports.Bruce explains ...
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7:20
Colin Lightfoot on Blast Exposure, TBI, and the Hidden Brain Injuries Veterans Face | Broken Brains Podcast | EP 85
What really happens to the brain after years of blast exposure in combat?In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman speaks with military veteran Colin Lightfoot about the hidden impact of blast exposure, traumatic brain ...
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Episode 85
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56:00
Brain Trauma, TBI, and the Hidden Crisis Facing Veterans
In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman discusses the devastating impact of repetitive brain trauma and traumatic brain injury (TBI) on the veteran community.Many veterans struggling with PTSD, depression, and anxiety may actuall...
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9:00
Ben Askins on Psychedelics, Ketamine, and the Truth About Veteran Brain Trauma | Broken Brains Podcast | EP 84
In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman speaks with veteran and Physician Associate Ben Askins about repetitive brain trauma and emerging treatment options.Ben explains how ketamine therapy, neuroplasticity, and new approac...
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Episode 84
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1:00:12
Brain Trauma & Youth Sports: The Reality Behind the Q-Collar and Concussion Prevention
Are concussion prevention devices truly protecting young athletes?In this episode, Bruce Parkman discusses:• Brain trauma in youth sports • The truth behind the Q-Collar • Why developing brains are vulnerable...
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6:56
Geoff Dardia on TBI, Toxic Exposure, and Functional Medicine for Veteran Brain Health | Broken Brains Podcast | EP 83
Retired Special Forces Master Sergeant Geoff Dardia joins Broken Brains to discuss the devastating impact of traumatic brain injury and toxic exposure on veterans.Geoff shares his personal journey and explains how functional medicine, fa...
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Episode 83
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1:08:54
Brain Trauma, TBI & the HERO Protocol: A Special Forces Medic's Path to Cognitive Recovery
Could repetitive brain trauma be the hidden cause of mental illness in veterans — and could a Special Forces medic have accidentally found the answer?Bruce Parkman sits down with Chief Warrant Officer Jacek — Special Forces medic, TBI su...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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1:26:13
Broken Brains: Integrative Neurology, Trauma, and the Future of Brain Health
Dr. Ken Sharlin joins Broken Brains to explain how integrative neurology and functional medicine redefine mental health by treating the brain’s root causes—trauma, inflammation, and injury. Topics Covered: •...
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Episode 81
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57:17
Repetitive Brain Trauma, Moral Injury, and the Cost of War
Frank Larkin joins Bruce Parkman to discuss veteran brain trauma, moral injury, suicide prevention, and systemic failures following 9/11. A powerful call to action for reform and accountability.Topics Covered:Repetitiv...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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1:09:05
Waves, War, And The Hidden Cost
What is the hidden cost of fighting wars at sea? In this episode of The Broken Brains Podcast, host Bruce Parkman sits down with retired U.S. Navy SWCC operator Anthony Smith to expose the long-term neurological damage ...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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49:52
When the Game Ends: Brain Trauma, Mental Health, and Life After Sports
What happens to the brain—and identity—when the game ends? In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Kurt A. David, Emmy Award–winning TV host, producer, and former professional basketball player, to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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43:11
Repetitive Brain Trauma, Sleep, and the Hidden Risks Facing Young Athletes
What happens when brain trauma starts earlier than we realize—and recovery never truly begins? In this episode of The Broken Brains Podcast, host Bruce Parkman sits down with neurobiologist Dr. Allison Breger to examine the gr...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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51:35
Breaking the Silence: Brain Trauma, Blast Exposure & Veteran Mental Health
In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Daniel Pace, CEO of Invicta Prospects Group, to confront the growing crisis of repetitive brain trauma in the military. Drawing from personal experience and ongoing research, D...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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54:18
From the NFL to Advocacy: George Visger on Brain Trauma, Mental Health & Resilience
In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with George Visger, former NFL player and brain injury advocate, to expose the long-term consequences of repetitive brain trauma. George shares his deeply personal j...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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1:02:31
Understanding Brain Trauma & Concussions with Dr. Drew Thodeson
In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman speaks with Dr. Drew Thodeson, a pediatric neurologist specializing in concussions and brain trauma. Together, they explore the hidden dangers of repetitive head injuries, their long-term...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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55:20
Healing Brain Trauma Through Psychedelics with Dr. Pamela Kryskow
In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman speaks with physician and psychedelic researcher Dr. Pamela Kryskow to explore the powerful connection between brain trauma, mental health, and emerging psychedelic therapies. Dr. Kryskow...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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33:14
Understanding the Suicide Crisis with Dr. Helen Epstein
In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman speaks with public health expert Dr. Helen Epstein about the rising suicide crisis and the complex mental health challenges driving it. They explore the societal factors that normalize su...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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50:25
Protecting Kids: Brain Trauma, Flag Football & the Future of Youth Sports
In this episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, Bruce speaks with Bruce Bottorff, Board Chair of Manatee PAL, about the growing concerns surrounding repetitive brain trauma in youth sports. They discuss the shift from tackle to fl...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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55:33
Travis Wilson on Brain Trauma, Healing, and Project R3CON
In this powerful episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman is joined by Travis Wilson—a 20-year Army veteran and former Green Beret—to explore the harsh realities of brain trauma in veterans. Travis shares his personal experience with bl...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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56:25
The Legacy of Ray Ray: Fighting for Safer Youth Sports"
In this emotional and insightful episode, Bruce Parkman speaks with Tatiana McCall Wimberly, founder of the RL3 Foundation, about the tragic loss of her son Ray Ray and her mission to advocate for brain health in youth sports. They dive int...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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40:58
Operator Syndrome, Brain Trauma & the Fight for Veteran Mental Health
In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman talks with Dr. Chris Frueh, a leading authority on Operator Syndrome, brain trauma, and mental health among veterans and first responders. They examine the devastating effects of rep...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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58:32